About Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a sought-after and picturesque Queens neighborhood known for its lush greenery and exceptional architecture. The area is famous for Forest Hills Gardens, a private community featuring stunning Tudor-style homes and winding streets. The broader neighborhood offers a mix of grand pre-war cooperatives, modern luxury condominiums, and the vibrant shopping and dining destination of Austin Street, providing a suburban feel within the city limits.
Borough: Queens
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Milton Coste is a licensed real estate broker with over 25 years of experience helping buyers and sellers across New York City. With 1,000+ closed transactions including dozens in Forest Hills, Milton knows every building, every block, and what it takes to navigate NYC's unique co-op and condo market.
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Current Inventory Snapshot
Live from REBNY/RLS • Mar 22, 2026
There are currently 60 properties actively listed for sale, with 38 already under contract. The median asking price is $573K ($692/sqft). Properties are spending an average of N/A days on market, and 33.3% of listings have had price reductions.
Inventory & Activity
Active Listings
60
for sale
Pending Sales
38
under contract
New This Week
1
last 7 days
New This Month
11
last 30 days
Avg Days on Market
N/A
days avg
Price Cut Rate
33.3%
20 listings
Asking Prices
Median Asking Price
$573K
all types
Average Asking Price
$811K
all types
Median $/Sqft
$692
per sqft
Median Condo Price
$950K
16 condos
Median Co-op Price
$345K
37 co-ops
Property Mix
Building Types:
Recent Sales
Sold (30 Days)
10
last 30 days
Sold (90 Days)
24
last 90 days
Median Sale Price
$686K
closed sales
Avg Sale Price
$1.08M
closed sales
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
of asking
Browse by Property Type
Buildings in Forest Hills
Properties for Sale
60 listings
Active
$418,000
Co-op103-25 68th Avenue #5-G
Forest Hills
Active
$289,000
Co-op72-81 113TH Street #6T
Forest Hills
Active
$2,599,000
Single Family Residence99-35 74th Avenue
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$1,998,000
Single Family Residence21 Ingram Street
Forest Hills
Active
$288,000
Co-op112-20 72ND Drive #D28
Forest Hills
Active
$275,000
Co-op68-15 Selfridge Street #3J
Forest Hills
Active
$295,000
Co-op68-15 Selfridge Street #6A
Forest Hills
Active
$1,225,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #418
Forest Hills
Active
$1,425,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #PH2P
Forest Hills
Active
$2,399,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #TH4
Forest Hills
Active
$585,000
Co-op70-31 108th Street #14H
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$1,500,000
Co-op107-40 QUEENS Boulevard #PH1
Forest Hills
Active
$550,000
Co-op69-10 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #210
Forest Hills
Active
$699,000
Co-op68-61 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #519
Forest Hills
Active
$798,000
Co-op70-25 Yellowstone Boulevard #8N
Forest Hills
Active
$580,000
Condo64-05 Yellowstone Boulevard #414
Forest Hills
Active
$1,698,000
Single Family Residence46 SLOCUM Crescent
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$848,500
Condo63-36 99th Street #8-D
Forest Hills
Active
$620,000
Co-op70-25 Yellowstone Boulevard #2M
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$335,000
Co-op105-33 66TH Avenue #5D
Forest Hills
Active
$599,000
Co-op70-31 108th Street #6E
Forest Hills
Active
$320,000
Co-op65-05 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #2E
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$1,085,000
Condo112-01 Queens Boulevard #17H
Forest Hills
$200,000
Co-op118-17 Union Turnpike #11-J
Forest Hills
Active
$828,000
Condo76-01 113TH Street #PHA
Forest Hills
Active
$375,000
Co-op98-51 64th Avenue #6-C
Forest Hills
Active
$289,000
Co-op107-40 Queens Boulevard #16G
Forest Hills
Active
$1,265,000
Condo107-06 Queens Boulevard #7-G
Forest Hills
Active
$461,000
Condo72-34 Austin Street #D-4
Forest Hills
Active
$2,388,000
Single Family Residence205 PURITAN Avenue
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$389,000
Co-op99-45 67TH Road #422
Forest Hills
Active
$599,000
Condo6405 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #213
Forest Hills
Active
$315,000
Co-op72-35 112TH Street #2E
Forest Hills
Active
$975,000
Condo63-36 99th Street #8-E
Forest Hills
Active
$369,000
Co-op118-17 UNION Turnpike #6L
Forest Hills
Active
$310,000
Co-op70-20 108th Street #9O
Forest Hills
Active
$280,000
Co-op111-16 66th Avenue #3B
Forest Hills
Active
$565,000
Condop107-40 Queens Boulevard #11A
Forest Hills
Active
$2,750,000
Single Family Residence16 UPSHAW Road
Forest Hills
Active
$525,000
Co-op67-71 Yellowstone Boulevard #7/B
Forest Hills
Active
$485,000
Co-op104-20 68TH Drive #A31
Forest Hills
Active
$815,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #316
Forest Hills
Active
$905,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #413
Forest Hills
Active
$2,199,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #TH14
Forest Hills
Active
$1,695,000
Condo78-29 AUSTIN Street #202
Forest Hills
Active
$230,000
Co-op105-28 65TH Avenue #1052865AVE
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$1,998,000
Single Family Residence116-33 Union Turnpike
Forest Hills
Active
$345,000
Co-op110-15 71ST Road #3M
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$299,900
Co-op67-25 CLYDE Street #1G
Forest Hills
Active
$675,000
Co-op70-20 108th Street #9M
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$329,000
Co-op110-31 73RD Road #5N
Forest Hills
Active
$475,000
Co-op75-40 AUSTIN Street #5FL
Forest Hills
Active
$300,000
Co-op67-07 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #5G
Forest Hills
Active
$320,000
Co-op66-37 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #4A
Forest Hills
Active
$925,000
Condo64-05 YELLOWSTONE Boulevard #405A
Forest Hills
Active
$288,000
Co-op67-30 DARTMOUTH Street #3D
Forest Hills
Active
3D
$345,000
Co-op67-30 Clyde Street #5T
Forest Hills
$639,000
Co-op73-20 AUSTIN Street #2E
Forest Hills
Active
$430,000
Co-op105-24 67TH Avenue #4E
Forest Hills
Active
$668,755
Co-op110-11 QUEENS Boulevard #29L
Forest Hills
This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.
Forest Hills Market Analysis & Trends
Based on StreetEasy data through December 2025
Forest Hills is currently a Buyer's Market (Inventory Tightening). The median sale price is $1.70M, which has increased 0% compared to last year. Properties typically spend 97.5 days on market before selling. For renters, the median asking rent is $3,200, up 14.28% year-over-year. High Days on Market (97.5) and a sale-to-list ratio below 0.98 favor buyers, although falling inventory suggests a potential shift toward a balanced market in 2026.
Key Market Metrics
Median Sale Price
$1.70M
+0.0% YoY
Median Rent
$3,200
+14.3% YoY
Days on Market
97.5
Remaining above 90 days for most of 2025
Price/Sqft
$1,100/sqft
Approximately 48% above Manhattan median (driven by high-end Gardens stock)
High Days on Market (97.5) and a sale-to-list ratio below 0.98 favor buyers, although falling inventory suggests a potential shift toward a balanced market in 2026.
Market Note: Median sales prices remained flat in 2025, while rental rates saw significant 14% gains.
Rental Market
Studio
$2,100
1 Bedroom
$2,400
2 Bedroom
$3,200
3+ Bedroom
$5,000
Transportation
Subway Lines
Stations
71 Av-Forest Hills, 75 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke
Commute Times
Midtown: 20-25 minutes
Expansion of the Queens Boulevard bike lane network and signal modernization on the E/F lines (Sourc...
Neighborhood Amenities
Parks
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (border)
- Forest Park
Hospitals
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Shopping
- Austin Street Boutique District
- Queens Boulevard Retail
Cultural
- Forest Hills Stadium
- West Side Tennis Club
Building Stock & Co-op Info
Predominant Type
Tudor-style SFR and Mid-rise Co-ops
Co-op vs Condo
Very high concentration of cooperatives on the main blocks; Forest Hills Gardens is predominantly private single-family homes.
Typical Co-op Requirements
- Down: Minimum 20%, often 25%
- DTI: Strict 25-28% in premium buildings
- Liquidity: 1-2 years of carry costs
- Credit: 720+
Investment Analysis
Outlook: Stable Long-term Value
Buyer Strategy
Look for co-ops on the periphery for the best value per square foot while maintaining 71st Ave access.
Renter Strategy
Post-war elevator buildings offer a good balance of space and transit proximity compared to Manhattan.
Investor Strategy
Single-family homes in Forest Hills Gardens maintain some of the highest resale values in the borough.
Schools
Served by NYC DOE District 28. Research schools at schools.nyc.gov
Safety
Current statistics available at nyc.gov/nypd CompStat
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Helpful Resources for Forest Hills Buyers
NYC Buyer's Guide
Step-by-step buying process
Buyer Presentation
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NYC Real Estate FAQ
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